About the Program
- All required courses are delivered totally online for your convenience.
- You can complete this certification in 12 months or less, depending on course availability, your start date and how many courses you take each semester.
- Our department is accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
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Admission Requirements
Transcripts from baccalaureate degree awarding university or college (Upload unofficial transcripts, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts, for application evaluation purposes using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.)
Note: The GRE is NOT required for admission.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 - or at least a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of your degree
*Applicants interested in this program are also encouraged to register for an informational webinar. Please check with the graduate advisor listed below for more details.
Credit Requirements
This program consists of 24 credit hours. That means you only have to complete seven or eight courses to earn your certification, depending on your internship/clinical teaching preference.
Application Deadlines
- Spring A: Dec 15

Texas Teacher Certification (Non-degree Program)
- EDG 6310: Behavior and Classroom Management
- EDG 6313: Foundations of School Systems
- EDG 6314: Effective Instruction and Assessment
- EDG 6317: Teaching Diverse Populations
- EDG 6318: Role of the Teacher
- EDG 6326: Education of Exceptional Children
- EDG 5360 Internship in School Counseling (twice) or
EDG 5660 Clinical Teaching
Total semester credit hours: 24